DOCUMENT RESUME ED 422 301 Hanson, Karen L., Ed.

DOCUMENT RESUME

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Hanson, Karen L., Ed.

Case Study Digest: Preparing Teachers for Education

Administration.

1998-00-00

57p.

Guides Non-Classroom (055)

Reports - Descriptive (141)

MF01/PC03 Plus Postage.

Administrator Role; *Administrators; Case Studies;

Collegiality; Diversity (Student); *Educational

Administration; Elementary Secondary Education;

Instructional Leadership; Interpersonal Competence;

Leadership Qualities; *Leadership Training; Parent School

Relationship; *Principals; Problem Solving; School Nurses;

School Personnel; School Policy; School Safety; Student

Behavior; Teachers

ABSTRACT This case study digest is intended for classroom teachers

who wish to discuss a variety of challenges in school leadership. The publication targets classroom teachers who desire leadership training and aspire to become school administrators. The case studies represent actual incidents experienced by school leaders. The cases are formatted to include an overview of the community, the primary players, and the principal problem. As each case is presented, the reader assumes the role of the school administrator and actively participates in resolving the issues introduced in the case and highlighted in the questions immediately following. Each of the cases introduces a unique set of circumstances that require leadership skill and expertise in resolving the situation. There are 17 cases: (1) "Is There a Nurse in the House?" (M.C.C.); (2) "May the Best Clerk Win" (Deborah Huggins); (3) "When Diplomacy Fails" (Mark Miller); (4) "Got Lunch?" (W. Lisa Ryan); (5) "In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time" (B. Balanay); (6) "Reclaiming Rose Place" (Rosalind Y. Jackson); (7) "Whose Problem Is It Anyway?" (Nancy J. Intermill); (8) "When Students Take Matters into Their Own Hands" (M. Steinrichter); (9) "No Matter What, It Isn't Working" (Cynthia Pebley); (10) "Lice Aren't Nice: Parents Can Be Worse" (Roberta Rose); (11) "Mistake in Identity" (Allysa Stewart); (12) "A Slip on Candy, Not Too Dandy" (Gloria U. McKearney); (13) "The Custodian from Hell" (Tom Macdonald); (14) "To Be or Not To Be the Substitute" (Julia M. Burke); (15) "The Hip Club Ain't Happening" (Timothy D. Glover); (16) "The Parent Who Ran Away with the Child" (Linda Rees); and (17) "Three's a Crowd" (Mel Schuler) . (SM)

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PREFACE

There are a substantial number of school administrators who are vacating their positions as educational leaders and entering the world of retirement. Classroom teachers are preparing to take their place. In order to successfully assume the transition from classroom teacher to school administrator, it is imperative for teachers to receive training that accurately reflects issues and problems they will encounter in the real world of school administration.

This case study digest is intended to serve as a springboard for classroom teachers who wish to dialogue, discuss, and debate the challenges presented in the case studies that represent actual incidences experienced by school leaders. The cases are formatted to include an overview of the community, the primary players, and the principle problem Although this document is worthwhile to individuals who are currently employed as school site administrators, it is primarily intended for classroom teachers who desire leadership training and aspire to enter the world of school administration.

As each case is presented, the reader assumes the role of the school administrator and actively participates in resolving the issues introduced throughout the case and highlighted in the questions that follow each case study. Each one of the cases introduces a unique set of circumstances that require leadership skill and expertise in resolving the situation. In order to assist this process, discussions with colleagues and interactive dialogue is encouraged for the role play in particular to the sections entitled, "questions to consider" and "suggested activities".

I firmly believe that the spirit of learning is enhanced by the opportunity to participate in dialogue that adds meaning to our lives. It is by engaging our minds and hearts with things that matter to us most that real learning occurs.

Enjoy the journey!

Karen L. Hanson, Ed.D.

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Contents

Preface

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1. Is There A Nurse in the House?

1

M.C.C., Assistant Principal

2. May the Best Clerk Win

4

Deborah Huggins, Vice Principal

3. When Diplomacy Fails

7

Mark Miller, Director

4. Got Lunch?

11

W. Lisa Ryan, Vice Principal

5. In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

15

B. Balanay

6. Reclaiming Rose Place

18

Rosalind Y. Jackson

7. Whose Problem Is It Anyway?

20

Nancy J. Intermill, Vice Principal

8. When Students Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

22

M. Steinrichter, Vice Principal

9. No Matter What, It Isn't Working

27

Cynthia Pebley, Assistant Principal

10. Lice Aren't Nice: Parents Can Be Worse

30

Roberta Rose, Assistant Principal

11. Mistake in Identity

32

Allysa Stewart, Vice Principal

12. A Slip on Candy, Not Too Dandy

35

Gloria U. McKearney, Vice Principal

13. The Custodian From Hell

38

Tom Macdonald, Assistant Principal

14. To Be Or Not To Be the Substitute

41

Julie M. Burke, Principal

15. The Hip Club Ain't Happening

44

Timothy D. Glover

16. The Parent Who Ran Away With the Child

47

Linda Rees, Vice Principal

17. Three's A Crowd

50

Mel Schuler, Assistant Principal

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